2nd-Shift Industrial Maintenance Foreman

Silvi Group; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K and Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Overtime pay

Job summary

Silvi Materials is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Foreman on 2nd shift at our Belle Mead, NJ site near Princeton. The role focuses on leading a small crew to service rock quarry equipment, plan preventative maintenance, and oversee repairs to crushers, conveyors, motors, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating parts, documenting maintenance, and ensuring safety standards while adapting to a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 year’s of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic at a similar position or a position with transferable skills to quarry equipment.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Education from a technical school in a related field preferred (welding, electrical, maintenance etc.)
• Welding experience required, particularly in mig, stick, and overhead.
• Quarry/mining experience a plus but not required.
• Gyratory Crusher experience a plus but not required.
• Possess a working knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of the common reasons for mechanical failure and the steps necessary to correct malfunctioning on different types of motors/machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, using diagram schematics and parts manual.
• Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, MSHA, as they apply to the operation a plus but not required.
• Must possess an even temperament to work under pressure to prevent costly delays in production that can result from machinery breakdown
• Must have willingness to put in extra hours of work when necessary.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possesses a sense of urgency and ownership to complete assignments/projects through to completion.
• Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plans preventative maintenance, plant projects, and scheduled shutdowns with the maintenance manager.
• Leads/schedules a crew of 3-4 mechanics for daily plant maintenance.
• Responsible for getting parts list to manager to keep progress on all projects/maintenance.
• Performs skilled maintenance on rock quarry equipment such as but not limited to the rock crusher, conveyor belts, electrical panels and similar equipment.
• Inspects and determines the nature of difficulties and malfunctions and takes necessary action to restore equipment to good operating order.
• Evaluates equipment failures for root cause, communicates findings, makes suggestions for equipment improvements, and is able to install modifications as directed.
• Performs daily rounds checklist on operating equipment, observing the machine in operation and listening to sounds to detect unusual operation.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and procedures, recording all pertinent information.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs on compressors, generators, fans and motors, pumps, gearboxes, mixers, blowers, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and maintenance equipment.
• Lubricating, cleaning, and servicing equipment.
• Keeps the work area clean and safe.
• Obtains, stores, records, safeguards and properly uses equipment, materials and supplies.
• Completes work assignments in the allotted time frame.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership

Welding experience

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

Technical school education in related field

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Maintenance manuals & schematics

Job description

Silvi Materials is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Foreman on 2nd shift at our Belle Mead, NJ site near Princeton. The role focuses on leading a small crew to service rock quarry equipment, plan preventative maintenance, and oversee repairs to crushers, conveyors, motors, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating parts, documenting maintenance, and ensuring safety standards while adapting to a fast-paced production environment.